Category Archives: military

Today is Armed Forces Day. Teaching patriotism is something I do in my classroom, and I do it frequently. It is rarely a planned activity; it just happens. Much like teaching kindness or giving, or even bravery, the learning comes from doing. … Continue reading →

I watched a TED Talks with actor Adam Driver who plays Darth Vader’s son in the last two Star Wars movies. He is one great actor! The new Star Wars movie (saw it yesterday) is outstanding. What he does outside … Continue reading →

Our pen-pal returned home from Afghanistan! It was quite a reunion. After many months of corresponding with each other- sending giant letters, pictures, drawings, and care packages- Sergeant Curran walked into my classroom to meet the children. They were so … Continue reading →

Every year I make our country’s National Anthem ‘come alive’ for my preschoolers. This is a hard song to sing, especially for children. They know the tune, and thanks to baseball on television and sporting events, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is … Continue reading →

There’s nothing like greeting a soldier in dress uniform. For young children, they are in awe. That presence naturally commands respect. I hosted our school’s Memorial Day Remembrance on Friday, with Army Sergeant First Class John as our guest speaker. As John looked at … Continue reading →

Children are egocentric by nature. Therefore, teaching the most important things in life, such as genuine thanks and caring, takes more than just words. It takes doing. After writing letters and drawing pictures for Sergeant Curran, our pen-pal stationed in … Continue reading →